Camp · Specialty · Ages 12–18 · $2,495/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 12–18

Summer Culinary - San Francisco (Residential, Savory)

campusSF · $2,495/week

Residential camp for teens to learn savory culinary skills at the University of San Francisco.

▌ Editor's read The Summer Culinary San Francisco camp website loads successfully, detailing a residential culinary program for teens aged 12-18. The program focuses on savory cooking, with students learning techniques like knife skills, baking, and plating from professional chefs. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. The program is clearly an overnight camp, with a cost of $4495 per week. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program emphasizes hands-on learning in a professional kitchen environment. Google reviews for 'Summer Culinary' generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.9 stars from 100+ reviews for their general program), with parents praising the quality of instruction and the positive impact on their children's culinary skills and confidence. Social media handles are active on Instagram (@summerculinary) and Facebook (SummerCulinary), showcasing camp activities and student creations.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–18

Summer Culinary - San Francisco (Residential, Savory) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 12–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: University of San Francisco, 2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
  • Phone: 800-944-9186
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Summer Culinary - San Francisco (Residential, Savory)

What ages does Summer Culinary - San Francisco (Residential, Savory) accept?
Summer Culinary - San Francisco (Residential, Savory) is open to children ages 12–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Summer Culinary - San Francisco (Residential, Savory) cost?
Summer Culinary - San Francisco (Residential, Savory) publishes $2,495/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Culinary - San Francisco (Residential, Savory)'s hours?
Summer Culinary - San Francisco (Residential, Savory) runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Summer Culinary - San Francisco (Residential, Savory)?
Summer Culinary - San Francisco (Residential, Savory) is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Summer Culinary - San Francisco (Residential, Savory) provide lunch?
Yes — Summer Culinary - San Francisco (Residential, Savory) includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Summer Culinary - San Francisco (Residential, Savory) compare to other specialty camps in San Francisco?
Summer Culinary - San Francisco (Residential, Savory) is one of 14 specialty camps in San Francisco that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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